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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,998.40, 973,034.40 and 438,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,998.40, 973,034.40 and 438,564.80 is: 658,548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,998.40 : 973,034.40 = 438,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,998.40/973,034.40 = 438,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,998.40x = 973,034.40 × 438,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,998.40x = 426,738,637,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,738,637,029.12/647,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,548.91

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